Metal
Boat with Steam Engine:
This metal steam boat is a classic toy that shows how
easy it can be to design and build a steam engine. If
you are planning to design and build your own steam
engine, use this steam boat to experiment and then try
to build your own.

If you
decide to build your own steam boat: You may build a
working model of a steam boat using a thin and soft sheet of
copper or brass. Thin sheets of these metals can be cut using
the household scissors, bent by hand and soldered by a small
torch or soldering gun.